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Occlusion cannula and methods of use

US6056720A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1998
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, each having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed.

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